“How long does major depression last?”

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“How long does major depression last?”

I am a 32 year old male. I was diagnosed with MDD. How long does major depression last?

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**David B. Brockway** Councelor/Therapist Seminole, FL · Accepted Answer

David B. Brockway Councelor/Therapist Seminole, FL

A lifetime if one never gets help. Could be months, years

**Dr. Edward M. Paul** Psychiatrist New York, New York · Accepted Answer

Dr. Edward M. Paul Psychiatrist New York, New York

Untreated, often 3 months; less with treatment.

**Dr. David J. Koehn** Psychologist Fort Myers, Florida · Accepted Answer

Dr. David J. Koehn Psychologist Fort Myers, Florida

This link will provide some insight into your question:

https://articles.mercola.com/depression/duration.aspx